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Can a single lead pacemaker cause pacemaker induced tachycardia?

Q: can a single lead pacemaker cause pacemaker induced tachycardia?

: Typically described in dual chamber pacemakers, pacemaker induced tachycardia is rare, but has been described in single chamber pacemakers, “runaway pacemaker”.

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Typically described in dual chamber pacemakers, pacemaker induced tachycardia is rare, but has been described in single chamber pacemakers, “runaway pacemaker”.

Answered 7/18/2023

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A member asked:

Can a single lead pacemaker cause pacemaker induced tachycardia?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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